Pregnancy & Giving birth
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![How to Sleep Comfortably When Pregnant](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/3/5/how_to_sleep_comfortably_when_pregnant_13536_300_150.jpg)
The most comfortable sleeping positions when pregnant are those that adapt to the changes the body undergoes during pregnancy. Especially in the last trimester, the sleeping positions you adopt when pregnant will need to be adapted to these changes. The fetal development and placement may mean you will...
![Benefits of Listening to Music During Pregnancy](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/7/4/benefits_of_listening_to_music_during_pregnancy_13470_300_150.jpg)
Music can play an important role in your child's development, even before birth. Between the 20th and 22nd week of pregnancy, fetuses can hear the sounds of their own bodies, such as heartbeats or breathing rhythms, as well as sounds from outside, such as their own voice or music. In addition to communicating...
![Is It Possible To Predict Boy Or Girl By Heartbeat?](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/9/6/is_it_possible_to_predict_boy_or_girl_by_heartbeat_12696_300_150.jpg)
For expectant parents, waiting for nine months before they can discover the gender of their child can be frustrating. Whether you want to know your child’s gender out of simple curiosity or have more practical considerations to make like how to decorate your nursery, you may be trying all sorts of things...
![Is Pregnancy Weight Gain Genetic?](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/4/5/is_pregnancy_weight_gain_genetic_12547_300_150.jpg)
We know that deciding how much to eat while pregnant can be difficult. Natural food cravings exist for women to make sure they are sustaining the unborn infant inside them. Some women may feel that their eating might be affecting how much weight they put on during pregnancy. For those who are health conscious...
![Is it Safe to Take Spirulina During Pregnancy? - The Answer](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/7/7/is_it_safe_to_take_spirulina_during_pregnancy_the_answer_8771_300_150.jpg)
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The short answer to your question is, yes, it is safe to take spirulina during pregnancy. If you are pregnant, spirulina can be a good food supplement to keep your iron and protein levels up. Many nutritionists caution against using it during the gestation period but the truth is that if you find a...
![Vaginal Varicose Veins During Pregnancy: Causes And Treatment](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/2/3/vaginal_varicose_veins_during_pregnancy_causes_and_treatment_12323_300_150.jpg)
Varicose veins are blue or purple, bulging veins that you can see under the skin surface. Even if you don’t have them, you must have seen them on someone else’s legs. They most commonly occur in the lower extremities, and women are more likely to have them in men. Although they commonly occur in legs,...
![How to Improve Cervical Mucus](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/7/1/how_to_improve_cervical_mucus_12175_300_150.jpg)
Cervical mucus is a collection of proteins (glycoproteins), secreted by the cervical canal glands and located in the cervix. The purpose of this mucus is to block and protect the uterine cavity against pathogens. It also allows sperm to reach the egg, it also protects them from the acidity of the vagina;...
![Castor Oil and Labor: Myths and Realities](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/3/1/castor_oil_and_labor_myths_and_realities_12138_300_150.jpg)
It is true that castor oil can induce labor, but only in some women, and with unpleasant side effects.
Many women who hit the 37th week of pregnancy ask: does castor oil induce labor? Castor oil labor induction is not completely a myth, and there are some castor oil labor success stories around. However,...
![How Long to Wait to Take a Pregnancy Test After a Missed Period](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/0/9/how_long_to_wait_to_take_a_pregnancy_test_after_a_missed_period_4908_300_150.jpg)
A late period can cause us to panic. Whether you want a baby or not, you'll want to know as soon as possible whether you're pregnant to know what's going on and to be prepared. But in this case, the early bird does not get the worm, because waiting is important to ensure a reliable result when you take...
![5 Ways to Prevent Teenage Pregnancy](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/9/5/5_ways_to_prevent_teenage_pregnancy_11593_300_150.jpg)
More and more often we are seeing young girls getting pregnant and having to face major struggles as a result of becoming a teen mom. Having a child brings along a large number of responsibilities that some young women may not be prepared to face. Most girls should be thinking about finishing high school...
![How to Do Postpartum Hypopressive Exercises](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/4/5/4/how_to_do_postpartum_hypopressive_exercises_11454_300_150.jpg)
During childbirth the pelvic region of a woman goes through lot of trauma. In some women this trauma weakens the pelvic floor muscles while in others it causes prolapse. During this period, pressure on pelvic muscles could damage it. So, post partum i.e. after child birth, some exercises such as hypopressive...
![Why Do Pregnant Women Crave Pickles](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/3/8/why_do_pregnant_women_crave_pickles_10831_300_150.jpg)
Food craving is one of the most common pregnancy symptoms, however their reasons are still not medically known. Some believe that cravings indicate the deficiency of a nutrient in the pregnant woman’s diet, and cravings for pickles may be indicative of low sodium level in her blood. In this OneHowTo.com article,...
![What to Eat After Giving Birth](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/6/2/what_to_eat_after_giving_birth_8263_300_150.jpg)
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Once you give birth a new stage begins where you have to take care of your baby, covering all their needs and surrounding it with love. However, for the baby to be healthy it is very important that you are as well, especially during breastfeeding. So, at oneHOWTO we'll give you some tips so you can discover...
![Is it Possible for Twins to Have Different Fathers?](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/0/5/is_it_possible_for_twins_to_have_different_fathers_10507_300_150.jpg)
It is known that two siblings can have different fathers, which makes them half-siblings. However, is this possible in twins? There are two main types of twins: identical and fraternal. Identical twins occur when a single egg is fertilized by a single sperm and forms a zygote that then divides into...
![Old Fashioned Names for Babies](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/8/4/old_fashioned_names_for_babies_10485_300_150.jpg)
When you are expecting a child, one of the most crucial moments is choosing your baby's name. You can search for hours for the meaning of names, according to their uniqueness, sound or even to the people who your baby will share their name with.
Sometimes, looking back at the past can bring some pleasant...
![When should I Go to the Doctor if I am Pregnant](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/4/8/when_should_i_go_to_the_doctor_if_i_am_pregnant_9849_300_150.jpg)
Pregnancy is a time of tremendous hormonal changes and major changes in our bodies. These changes, together with the expectations produced during pregnancy, can make us face many doubts and questions. During these months, medication intake is limited and we must monitor our health to detect any condition...
![How to Relieve Abdominal Pain during Pregnancy](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/5/8/how_to_relieve_abdominal_pain_during_pregnancy_9852_300_150.jpg)
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Pain in the abdomen during pregnancy is very common and perfectly normal as the pregnancy causes multiple changes in your body and anatomy, mostly in the abdominal area. You should know that there are some tricks that will help reduce these pains, but you always have to keep in mind what is the cause...
![The Best Vitamins to Take for Pregnancy](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/7/2/the_best_vitamins_to_take_for_pregnancy_9277_300_150.jpg)
Vitamins are important not only for the mother but also to ensure that the baby's nutritional needs are adequately met. Therefore, it is important that the mother follows a well-balanced diet that includes all the nutrients required. This will help to form a healthy and strong baby.
However, it is difficult...
![Signs and Symptoms of an Ectopic Pregnancy](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/8/1/signs_and_symptoms_of_an_ectopic_pregnancy_9182_300_150.jpg)
An ectopic or tubal pregnancy is one that develops outside the uterus as the fertilized egg implants itself in other parts of the body like the fallopian tubes (the most common type), ovary, cervix or in any area of the abdomen. This type of pregnancy puts the health of the patient at great risk and,...
![How to Use a Pregnancy Test](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/2/0/how_to_use_a_pregnancy_test_8029_300_150.jpg)
How to know if I am pregnant? How to do a pregnancy test? How is a pregnancy test kit used? It is very possible that you have asked yourself all these questions and perhaps some more if you suspect you are pregnant. But do not despair! There are some products that provide fast, easy and effective results...
![Why It Is Not Safe To Eat Sushi During Pregnancy](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/0/2/why_it_is_not_safe_to_eat_sushi_during_pregnancy_8200_300_150.jpg)
¿Sushi during pregnancy? It's best not to eat it. This is because this Japanese dish often contains raw fish, something that is strongly discouraged for pregnant women because it may contain bacteria or components that can be harmful to the mother and baby and could even cause a miscarriage. For this reason,...
![What Foods To Avoid During Pregnancy](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/6/3/what_foods_to_avoid_during_pregnancy_7361_300_150.jpg)
Pregnancy causes a lot of changes to the body, as gestating a new life is both a complex and wonderful process. Any future mother knows that diet is important during this period, however there are some foods that are not suitable for pregnancy either because they can affect the fetus or because they...
![Causes For Low Lymphocyte Levels In Pregnancy](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/8/5/causes_for_low_lymphocyte_levels_in_pregnancy_4581_300_150.jpg)
Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cells (what we commonly call defenses) whose function is to produce antibodies to defend against viruses and tumor cells. Lymphocytes values are counted in percentages within white blood cells, a normal range is between 20% to 40%. In OneHowTo we reveal what the causes...
![What You Can Do To Relieve Cramps During Pregnancy](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/2/5/what_you_can_do_to_relieve_cramps_during_pregnancy_8525_300_150.jpg)
Pregnancy is a difficult phase of a woman’s life, and she has to go through a variety of pains, aches and cramps during this period. After all, she is carrying around all that extra weight, and her muscles become aggravated due to the pressure of her expanding uterus. When we talk about cramps, pregnant...